San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
In a food mecca like San Sebastian, there are some places you just can’t leave without trying—and we’re going to take you right to them. Come with us on a fun-filled evening at San Sebastian’s pintxos headquarters, the Old Town, where we’ve carefully chosen the best bites the city has to offer, hidden in plain sight. As we go, we’ll teach you what to do—and what not to do. Where to go and where not to!
Discover a San Sebastian institution for locally caught seafood. - Enjoy classic pintxos in the classic style with the locals and check out all of San Sebastian's must-visit bars in one night.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not recommended for children under 15 years of age due to busy, crowded bars and the alcohol focus of this tour. For safety and logistical reasons, guests with very young children or strollers may be refused participation in this tour
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for Vegans.
We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.
The tour covers a full meal.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We’ll start at a bar that’s been a local favorite since the 1970s. Here you’ll try a selection of the best mussels in town with dry Basque cider. Master pouring cider from a height straight into your glass and learn all about the cultural phenomenon of “TXOTX!” This traditional stop will be your first introduction into what going out for pintxos really means in San Sebastian.
Next, you’ll dive into the fascinating world of Spain’s most famous delicacy: cured Iberian ham. We’ll introduce you to a family-run gem stocked with Basque and Spanish gourmet products. Try two of the most-renowned (and most expensive) cured hams especially chosen by our friend Sylvain. By the time we leave, you’ll have an understanding of the differences between them—and a favorite!
What‘s Included
Expert local culinary guide
Small group tour (maximum 9 guests)
8 pintxos and 5 drinks (enough for dinner)
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Options
San Sebastian Ultimate
Small group 8 guests
Private Ultimate San Sebastian
Ultimate Pintxos & Wine Tour : Explore the world of San Sebastian’s famous pintxos bars & try a range of their most delicious creations while enjoying wine.
Reviews
1,110 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
San Sebastian Cuisine
Eric E,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect introduction to San Sebastian's cuisine. Wonderful and well-informed tour leaders. Great tour group.
Really, really enjoyed...
Amy W,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really, really enjoyed the food tour with Hector and Alba. I can see other reviews that have said it's expensive for the amount of food - and if you only judge on this, then perhaps. But I think the quality of the food, the knowledge & information that Alba & Hector provided, and the great group dynamic that they helped to curate was worth every penny. I love doing food tours when I go away - you get so much insight into the culture through food - and I would highly recommend this one! Special thanks for all the fantastic pintxos bar recommendations, which I'm working through!
Fantastic! Highlight of our trip! Can't recommend enough!
Douglas B,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We can't recommend this tour enough!! Our tour guide Hector was fantastic. We stopped at 5 different restaurants for pinxtos and wine, each of which was famous and delicious. Hector managed the crowds, which weren't too bad because it was March. But Hector also taught us about the culture and history of San Sebastian and the Basque country the entire trip. It was well worth the fee and was one of the highlights of our trip to Bilbao and San Sebastian!!
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SANDIP T,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent blend of history and culinary experience Hector was wonderful and organized the stops perfectly Small group size was an added advantage
Fun evening in San Sebastián
Megan K,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had the best time with Hector, loved the mix of culture, food and drinks. Hector was very nice and engaging, had a wonderful evening together.
Misleading and left hungry and thirsty
Ol B,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00This tour is advertised as visiting 8 venues and to sample 8 dishes and have 5 drinks. We left with 6 dishes and 4 drinks. Despite checking with the company beforehand, we felt cheated as vegetarians and only an afterthought. We had less food than the meat eaters despite the opportunity to increase our serving size when options were limited. This tour does not represent value for money whatsoever and I would avoid at all costs if possible. We had to go and find something to eat and drink after the tour as we were so hungry.
An Unforgettable Pintxo Experience
S4573EOtylers,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing pintxo tour in San Sebastián with Cristina as our guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience feel effortless. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and we got to try fantastic pintxos we never would have found on our own while learning about Basque food and culture along the way.Highly recommend this tour. It was one of the highlights of our trip!
Worth every penny
Charisse W,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful experience. Christina was incredible and we had a blast with our group. What a treat. If you visit Sam Sebastian definitely take this tour.
Highly recommend
Sheila P,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience! Sala was experienced, knowledgeable, kind and delightful. The food and wine were amazing! I never would have been able to experience this variety of pintxos and wines and cider on my own.
Beautiful little town
Shesheyaya,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I discovered this pretty little Usually we just pass We stopped in the old town, the port and Mount Igueldo but did not have time to take the funicular and make Mount Urgull to get closer to the sacred Heart of Jesus overlooking the bay. I loved the walk along the coast, watch out for the huge waves that wet you even up to the wading coast of the road!!! Impressive San Sebastian!!! A very nice experience.
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